by Ohio Birthparents | Jul 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Our long-time birthmother member Jaime has written a great blog post about pregnancy after placing a child for adoption. Read Jaime’s essay here! And don’t forget to join us this month for one of our amazing post-adoption support groups in Columbus and...
by Ohio Birthparents | Nov 2, 2014 | News, Uncategorized
Did you catch that adorable picture of the baby dressed as Ruth ‘Baby’ Ginsburg for Halloween? Ohio Birthparent Group is tickled pink to share that #ruthbabyginsburg is our founder’s 12-week old son, Sycamore! Kate Livingston posted the picture of...
by Redefining Elizabeth | Jun 2, 2014 | Member Mondays, Uncategorized
There are certain times in our lives, defining events, that have a before and after. Our circumstances and how we perceive ourselves can all change and be impacted by that singular moment or event. Recently, I have been reminded of how the surrender of my son is the...
by Redefining Elizabeth | Apr 21, 2014 | Member Mondays, Uncategorized
Fear. I lived with it for years. It was my shadow, a constant companion from the moment I suspected I was pregnant, up through surrendering my son for adoption, and the years beyond as I lived in a semi-closed adoption with anonymous communications handled through...
by Ohio Birthparents | Apr 14, 2014 | Member Mondays, Uncategorized
OBG Editor’s Note: One topic that comes up a lot in all of our support groups is the experience of embodied memory- the smells, sensations, and sounds that recall from the depths of our bodies important and often traumatic moments in our lives. Sometimes we can...
